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When problems aren’t problems

When problems aren’t problems

Last year I broke one of my own cardinal travel rules: I flew on two separate tickets to one final destination. After a short visit back in the States, I had one ticket to London and another from London to Zagreb. I had finalized my plans in two stages, and that’s just how the ticketing worked out in the end. I wasn’t really comfortable wth the situation, knowing that if I missed my connection I would have no recourse and…

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The anatomy of location love

The anatomy of location love

Many moons ago, I found myself still in a job that was well beyond its sell-by date. I was also living in a city that for a variety of reasons was not the best fit for me. I was applying for positions in other countries, but things were not moving quickly enough – and I found myself fantasizing about just turning in my notice and heading out into the world. The question then was where I would go. I spent…

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The great yoga mat/hiking boots throw-down

The great yoga mat/hiking boots throw-down

I was having lunch a few days ago with some Cypriots I had just met. One of them kindly invited me to join her on a mountain hike that she and her friends were planning to take. Given the terrain, boots would be a must – and she was aghast when I said I didn’t have any with me. “When you are living out of a suitcase, you have to make choices,” I explained. “I realized I could bring my…

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A peek behind the digital nomad curtain: Year one

A peek behind the digital nomad curtain: Year one

When people discover I’m a digital nomad, I usually a get hit with a barrage of questions. I don’t blame them: it’s a lifestyle that’s not that common, and curiosity is a natural response. As a result I am always more than happy to share how I am managing different aspects of my life at the moment. On the assumption that others may have the same questions, I have put together a set of personal FAQs that outlines the strategies…

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